Mustang to go global.

[Ferrer]

Ford made jaguar diesel estate, previously unheard of but it wasnt so bad. the x-type isnt great and doesnt really seem to be a jaguar (yes..a mondeo chassis) and furthermore while the jaguar name gave it prestige it never sold as well as predicted. Can Ford learn from this?

The problem is that it was fantastic for a Ford but awful for a Jaguar. Consumers might be stupid, but not that stupid.

[ScionDriver]

Here's another article about it with computer renderings:
http://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/12/14/...ons/index.html

[jediali]

Here's another article about it with computer renderings:
http://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/12/14/...ons/index.html

not a pretty car

[Speedy007]

hey i'm sorry for posting here. but i can't make my own thread. anyways i need some info on a mustang that i hope to buy in the very near future. it's a 1986 mustang cobra gt, it looks like it has an ecu upgrade and a cold air intake. i am buying it from a car insurance auction, it was vandalized. it needs 4 new pieces of glass, a column, and a dash. it has a very nice set of rims on it that i am estimating would have cost between $2000-$2500 dollars for all four. vertually no rust underneath it and the body is in very good shape, save for some scratches. i can just sand out the scratches. i plan on a new paint job, so that won't be a problem. aynways, thanx for anything any of you can tell me. and sorry for interupting this thread.

[Juggs]

hey i'm sorry for posting here. but i can't make my own thread. anyways i need some info on a mustang that i hope to buy in the very near future. it's a 1986 mustang cobra gt, it looks like it has an ecu upgrade and a cold air intake. i am buying it from a car insurance auction, it was vandalized. it needs 4 new pieces of glass, a column, and a dash. it has a very nice set of rims on it that i am estimating would have cost between $2000-$2500 dollars for all four. vertually no rust underneath it and the body is in very good shape, save for some scratches. i can just sand out the scratches. i plan on a new paint job, so that won't be a problem. aynways, thanx for anything any of you can tell me. and sorry for interupting this thread.

get a hold of me on aol instant messenger and ill tell you anything you want to know. btw i highly doubt those rims costed that much. mustang rims are cheap.

[Prius]

Ford has already denied the rumors that the Mustang will be made into a sedan. There will be a sedan based off the mustang platform, but it will not wear Mustang badges. That such sedan is teh Interceptor.

But if this means selling the Mustang overseas, then it is not gonna work. the Mustang is purely an american car. It's out of date technology and cheap interior will never work overseas.

[Speedy007]

thanks, juggs. i dont' have aim but i am downloading it right now. and i founf out that the rims on it are stock cobra svt rims.

[The_Canuck]

Ford has already denied the rumors that the Mustang will be made into a sedan. There will be a sedan based off the mustang platform, but it will not wear Mustang badges. That such sedan is teh Interceptor.

But if this means selling the Mustang overseas, then it is not gonna work. the Mustang is purely an american car. It's out of date technology and cheap interior will never work overseas.

Anything works if its cheap...

[Juggs]

thanks, juggs. i dont' have aim but i am downloading it right now. and i founf out that the rims on it are stock cobra svt rims.

cool just drop me a line, screen name is shaggs2dope2000. those rims dont cost nearly that much but they sure do look good! why the hell do all u canucks call GT foxbodies cobras?


prius what outdated technology do you speak of? is it the jaguar chasis? is it the overhead cam, 3 valve per cylinder, all aluminum, variable valve timing v-8? or is it that your just a moron?

[Quiggs]

prius what outdated technology do you speak of? is it the jaguar chasis? is it the overhead cam, 3 valve per cylinder, all aluminum, variable valve timing v-8? or is it that your just a moron?

Roflcopter.

[VtecMini]

prius what outdated technology do you speak of? is it the jaguar chasis? is it the overhead cam, 3 valve per cylinder, all aluminum, variable valve timing v-8? or is it that your just a moron?

I'd imagine he's referring mainly to the rear axle.

I personally think it would sell plenty well. Not in the volumes that it does in the states, but more as niche car, a more cautious man's TVR, if you will. I think the Monaro got on just fine over here. Likewise, not a massive volume seller, but not a flop, afaik.

That said, I'd imagine it would probably cost a damn sight more than it does in the states. Especially since we'd have to bear the burden of the costs of the tooling for a RHD model to be developed. I guess in that respect, it would depend on weather or not it would sell in Australia. If it could, then that would improve the chances of the UK getting a RHD Mustang, I'd imagine.

[Prius]

prius what outdated technology do you speak of? is it the jaguar chasis? is it the overhead cam, 3 valve per cylinder, all aluminum, variable valve timing v-8? or is it that your just a moron?

No, more like the live rear axle, something that just got drug out from the 80s.

[Slicks]

No, more like the live rear axle.

Those are so outdated.... oh wait

[Mr.Tiv]

Those are so outdated.... oh wait
[img]http://www.thermaltechcoatings.com/images/wiess_guy.jpg[img]

Perhaps this is a better example
I think it has a live rear, but, then again, I'm not into to Camaros, so I am not really sure.


I can't beleive I'm not disagreeing with you.

...if that isn't a solid rear the Ford FR500 is...
I still prefer IRS

[Slicks]

Perhaps this is a better example
I think it has a live rear, but, then again, I'm not into to Camaros, so I am not really sure.
http://www.forocoches.com/galeria/da...o_race_car.jpg

I can't beleive I'm not disagreeing with you.

...if that isn't a solid rear the Ford FR500 is...
I still prefer IRS

Ive seen that Camaro before, but could never find any specs. Either way I too prefer IRS, but a solid rear end is not "low tech", thats the point I was trying to make.